Avast SecureLine VPN review

Supported Devices

You can use SecureLine in Windows, Mac OS, iOS, and Android. While it doesn’t offer as many options as other VPNs available,these devices should cover everything the average user needs.

With that said, there are no browser extensions. This means you cannot protect yourself on public computers--such as those found in libraries, airports, or hotels. So if you travel often, you might want to consider another provider.

Ease of Use

On both mobile and desktop versions, experts found the interface to be straightforward and easy to navigate. However, they noticed a lack of configuration options compared to other VPN providers.

For example, you cannot switch between VPN protocols nor is there a search box to find specific servers. While the overall design is clean and simple, they were left wanting.

PC Magazine states, “It’s simple because it doesn’t have much to offer.” They go on to suggest TunnelBear to those who want a more engaging experience.

Simultaneous Connections

You can protect up to five devices at the same time with the standard pricing scheme. If you choose a device-specific plan, you’ll still get 5 connections. They’re just limited to the device type your plan supports. For example, a 5 device PC plan will protect 5 PCs but you won’t be able to connect your phone.

Included Features:

• Auto-connect to VPN whenever you connect to an unspecified network
• P2P support
• Netflix streaming support
• OpenVPN protocol

When it comes to features, SecureLine is relatively bare bones. It lacks the ability to block ads and does not include a kill switch. Both of these features are common with other leading VPN services.

Privacy and Logging

SecureLine uses the most secure protocol currently available and is based in the Czech Republic -- a country without mandatory data retention laws. As far as logging, their privacy policy states that they only logs certain information such as time of connection and network location. All logged information is deleted after 30 days.

While they do not offer custom leak protection technology, experts did not notice DNS leaks when checking VPN security.

Performance

With only 55 locations in 34 countries, SecureLine doesn’t offer a lot of options when it comes to locations or servers. Still, critics were impressed with transfer speeds in major locations, enjoying very high upload and download speeds. As expected, when testing locations further from reviewers speeds dropped further.

Support

There’s not much information on SecureLine’s VPN knowledge base. It only includes 15 articles in three categories alongside a basic FAQ.

While they offer a forum, reviewers noted it is not particularly active. However, the received responses from moderators and representatives relatively quickly.

You can also email the company. However, the site includes a disclaimer that responses may take up to 2 days.

If you’re looking for in-depth, rapid support, you’re likely served better elsewhere.

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Summary

While not the best, SecureLine VPN also isn’t the worst option available. Reviewers have a hard time recommending it to the average consumer.

Tech Radar notes, “Avast SecureLine could be a smart VPN choice for a single computer...but beware - there are barely any features…”